The Classy Woman

Whether you wish to wear them daily or you only pull them out of your closet for special occasions, every lady needs to know how to walk in high heels. I see many women who love the look of high heels but have never properly learned how to walk in them properly, it's evident by both their body posture and the manner in which they walk, neither which come across as elegant, often clomping along like a horse, leaning too far forward while sticking their behind out. On the contrary, when one has mastered the art of walking in heels it only enhances and adds to her beauty, creating a lovely, feminine silhouette. Let's face it, heels just automatically make you feel more dressed up, even if you're just in a pair of jeans and a simple tee. High heels have the power to transform not only an outfit, but often our attitude and how we carry ourselves as we feel more beautiful in our heels. 1. Heel to Toe- Always walk as you would in any other pair of shoes, heel-to-toe vs. toe-to-he...

Have you ever got off the phone or walked away from a conversation and thought 'Why did I share that?' in regret. Maybe you tried to put someone else at ease and make them feel less alone in their dilemma and realized you probably crossed a boundary in how much you revealed? Perhaps you were on the receiving end as a colleague, friend, neighbor or family member went a little too far with an issue or event in their life making you squirm in your chair? Today we're talking about what is means to use discretion in our everyday and private conversations.  It's such a blessing to have ultra-close friends that we can confide in, trust and share things with that we wouldn't dream of revealing to others. However, even within such a safe relationship, there is some level of discretion that must be exercised. Just because everything can be talked about doesn't mean it should be discussed. Some things make others feel uncomfortable, even hurt at times and can put them in a...

I shared this quote last week on Facebook and thought I'd do the same here for those that missed it as it's a great reminder. I love how nature just exists peacefully with its earthy counterparts and all grow together in harmony benefiting one another. We could benefit from doing the same.  Healthy competition can be good at times, it helps us grow and strive to learn more, do better, become more skilled /creative/stronger/ healthier, and a whole lot more. However, where we run into problems is when we focus our time and energy on comparing who we are with the person next to us and ultimately end up competing with them. We were all designed to be unique with our own special talents and gifts and while some of them may overlap with others, we were meant to bring those gifts forward to not only obtain our own sense of fulfillment and success but to bless others along the way. When we compete and compare with others, we often take the very joy out of what we're looking to acco...

1.   Watch   //     2.   The Ultimate Moisturizer    //     3.   Tea for One 4.   Statement Earrings   //     5.  Perfume   //     6.   Bow Slide Sandals   7.   Chevron Picnic Basket   //     8.  Jasmine & Mint candle   //     9.   Cross-body bag Every year I try to find just the right gift for my mom as well as helping hubby select something for his stepmother. There are so many options for women, for that reason I always find it hard to choose but even amid an array of choices I always try to stick to practical and classic gifts that I know will be enjoyed over and over again daily or for years to come. I've carefully selected these 9 choices as part of this year's gift guide, timeless items that any mother would love!  Below are a few more of my favorites, whether you're buying for someone else or treating yourself to...

{Last year while 25 weeks pregnant celebrating my 1st Unofficial Mother's Day} I have to say that the past eight months have really flown by since Lily's birth. As I get ready to celebrate my first official Mother's Day with my husband and sweet baby girl, I've been in a reflective mood. I also wanted to send my own mother something a little extra special this year as I have a new perspective on what it means to be a mother. While I've always appreciated her for being so caring, loving, patient, attentive, comforting, encouraging and generous with her time, it is at this point in my life that I cannot help but think of her almost daily. During the long days and nights of feedings every two hours, rocking my little one to sleep, soothing her when she cries or just keeping up with her much more active self these days as she learns how to sit (and currently trying to figure out crawling while rolling all over the room), I can't help but be grateful for my own mothe...